FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Doonside Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Doonside Small Business Loans
Doonside unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Doonside Business Loans
What is the Larger Doonside Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application in quality company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the health of your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.